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OK SB1701

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Fred Jordan

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 44 O.S. 2011 to make language describing the Adjutant General and Governor's military authority gender-neutral throughout relevant statutes.

  • Specifies that the Adjutant General shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor rather than during the Governor's term, and remains the chief military adviser to the Governor.

  • Establishes that the Adjutant General maintains control of the Oklahoma Military Department subordinate only to the Governor and supervises the National Guard within state service.

  • Exempts the Oklahoma Military Department from mandatory statewide contracts when purchasing vehicles to replace those deemed unserviceable.

  • Repeals 44 O.S. 2011, Section 232.3 relating to armory boards and declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Militia; specifying that the Adjutant General is the chief military advisor to the Governor. Emergency.

Military and Veterans

Last Action

Vetoed 05/16/2012

5/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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